The Astrahus Falls
The Astrahus belonged to Wings Freedom. Tikerer of Weapons Of Mass Production landed the final blow on the structure, and the 2.4B ISK hull was the largest single loss of the battle. Around it, the fighting had already claimed a string of interdictors, recon ships and destroyers.
Contrasting Doctrines
On one side, the main line was formed by Weapons Of Mass Production and Sedition, who brought Barghest battleships, Scimitar logistics cruisers and Huginns. Rote Kapelle pilots were also present. On the other side, Wings Freedom and Dracarys fielded Typhoon Fleet Issues, standard Typhoons and Zarmazd logistics, while Fraternity also brought Zarmazds into the fight. The result was a heavy exchange between battleship-focused fleets and their support wings.
Logistics and Screens
The Zarmazd losses fell mostly on Fraternity, with several destroyed in quick succession. Dracarys lost a number of Hurricanes and Hurricane Fleet Issues in the fighting, while interdictors on both sides were repeatedly lost. Weapons Of Mass Production also saw a run of Kikimora destroyers and Flycatchers torn apart.
The Cost
For Wings Freedom, the loss of the Astrahus was the central wound. For Fraternity and Dracarys, the supporting hulls added to a painful tally. The fighting left wrecks scattered across the grid, from small interceptors and Kikimoras to battleships and battlecruisers. It was a bruising engagement that underscored the cost of contesting an anchored structure.
